A walk up lunch spot where you place your order through a screen and wait to hear your name called is a lunch spot near and dear to my heart. So when Ruthie Lindsey posted this pic of community favorite, I Dream of Weenie on her Instagram account a few days ago, I was all smiles. Ear to ear.

This nationally acclaimed hot dog spot, situated in an old VW van, is located in East Nashville and has a weenie with homemade toppings to satisfy each and every customer. From top left: The Nacho-Cheese-n-Mac Weenie; The Greek Weenie with sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts olive and feta; The Chinese Foo Dog with ginger-hoisin sauce, Asian slaw and crunchy chow mein noodles; The Chili Cheese Weenie; The Bloody Mary Halloweenie.

Owner Leslie Allen manages a steady stream of devout locals and tourists. The tried and true weenies are available on the menu every day as well as a special that changes daily. Plus, she's added a Weenie Brunch for Sunday which, as far as she knows, is the only one of its kind in the world. Just another reason to stop by and say hey and place your order through a screen. Then wait to hear your name called...

I like a good cup, particularly any cup made by Makr of Winter Park, Florida. Their newly introduced tumblers are eye catching and beautifully made- a nice addition to any kitchen if you ask me.

The hand turned copper cups have a natural patina that will get better with time and each size is available for just $28. Two other versions of the tumbler are available, made from aluminum in either white or gray...

All of the tumblers at Makr are available in short, tall and tapered shape and work perfectly as a rocks or lowball glass. On these hot, southern days, I like the idea of one of these cool, classic tumblers filled with ice and tasty mixings, right by my side.

A handsome shelf is important for any tumbler presentation. This one, also by Makr, is made of white powder coated steel and black walnut. See the ever expanding shop of fancy, fine things in the Makr shop, here.

I'm a nature girl. The more I'm outside, the better...plus, a little luxury never hurts. So it's safe to say this scene from the outdoor pool at the Travaasa Resort in Austin, Texas appeals to me.

Travaasa is situated on 210 acres of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve which overlooks Lake Travis. This destination proves to be a perfect resting ground for those looking for some relaxation or restoration time.

There are 70 guest rooms to choose from at Travaasa, each decorated in a simple Texas farmhouse style with lots of rich, earthy tones. Each room has a private deck or patio to better immerse oneself in the Texas Hill Country. There are seven lodges of private rooms in all, connected by trail paths.

For the adventuring type, they have ziplining, Outward Bound climbing walls, horse stables, fitness and culinary classes, archery, campfires and guided hikes. Recently adding a farm to the grounds, they also offer hands-on classes in seed germination, plant identification, composting and how to raise chickens to name a few.

If you like nature and aren't one to shy away from a bit of pampering and self indulgence, I think it's safe to say you'll like Travaasa too. Click here to learn more.

As I get older, I'm finding myself a bit obsessed with bath and body care products that use high quality, all natural ingredients. Like Aster + Bay, based in Atlanta and founded by husband and wife team, Erin and Glen Hammond.

As stated on their site, "We believe in the healing energy found in nature, in the ritual of self-care and in the mind-body connection possible through botanical scent. Essential knowledge lives on in the apothecary traditions of Europe, Native American herbal medicine, English kitchen gardens and the lore of old Appalachia."

Erin and Glen craft small batch, hand-blended infusions and oil blends with organic and wild-harvest ingredients. Their shop includes an ever expanding line of face serums, body oils, therapy oils, hair products and lip stains.

In the market for a good exfoloiator, I think I need to try their Dandelion Face Grains made with clays, resins, roots, flowers and grains. You can mix the grains with six different options, depending on the need. For instance, mix with water to detoxify, yogurt to cool and calm or whole milk to nourish and hydrate.

Each formula is rooted in history, experimentation and an intention to nourish and treat skin naturally. It's fun to read about each product on their site with highly beneficial ingredients like sea kelp extract, hazelnut oil, Moroccan lava clay, sweet fennel essential oil, tumeric or marshmallow root powder to name a few.

Beet root + hibiscus lip stain just sounds so tempting and lovely, doesn't it? I like how their stellar packaging matches the quality of their ingredients. Treat yourself to Aster + Bay products sold in seven states or through the online site, here.

I love a good southern party, specifically a Low Country Boil on a nearby front porch. My uber talented friend, nearby neighbor and colleague, Monica Martino drew this lovely illustration and hosted this shindig last month- along with her husband, Chris. It was a no brainer to add this to the calendar. Yes, please!

Monica and Chris make a great team. They used to throw large get togethers when they lived in Los Angeles and have the perfect party formula dialed in. Having just moved here from LA, (Chris is originally from Atlanta) the couple decided to invite the neighborhood so they could get to know everyone. That's the southern spirit...

Now any good Low Country Boil includes crawfish. The trick is you gotta keep 'em alive until right before you boil them. It's a process for sure. As Monica shared, "I'd eaten my share of crays while working on a tv show about shrimpers in Louisiana, but this was my first time buying and cooking them. We bought our crawfish in the morning from the Crawfish Shack and kept them cool until it was time to cook."

Monica, "While the water was boiling, we 'purged' the crawfish in the cooler with running cool water and rock salt. This makes them release all their impurities. We rinsed them until the water ran clean, then they were ready to cook."

They bought a 40 quart pot with a steamer basket and a big wooden paddle to mix. Besides the crawfish, the boil included spicy andouille sausage, sweet corn, red potatoes and shrimp- plus a lot of seasoning, lemons, garlic and a bay leaf or two.

And seasoning is paramount in any Low Country Boil. Zatarain's concentrated Shrimp and Crab Boil has been a New Orleans staple since 1889. It adds a lot of spice. As Monica wisely shared, "Don't be afraid to go a little spicy- that's why there is cold beer available."

It was fun watching these two work their magic so seamlessly. Monica, "Everything must be fresh and the order you add to the pot is important. Start with the seasonings, onions, garlic, lemons, pepper and sausage. Then add corn and potatoes. Then comes the shellfish. Other than that, you really can't screw it up!"

Chris and Monica essentially followed this recipe, just adding a few tweaks like using shrimp and eliminating mushrooms. Picture perfect...

So if you're going to do this right, get a big long table and cover it in paper, adding hot sauce, fresh bread, paper towels, cold beer and small garbage pails for the shellfish remnants. Then, let the fun begin...

This has to be the very best part. I'm getting hungry just looking at this whole scene again as everything was so ridiculously tasty. Monica, "It's such a dramatic way to serve up the food and it's so fun to eat straight off the table. It's also a great way to get to know people because there's nothing like sharing a meal with strangers to turn them into friends."

There's nothing better than finding a company who cares about quality, design and sustainability. At Shine Craft Vessel Co., they craft 64 oz. beer growlers with a portion of every sale to be donated to the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition. At their headquarters in Richmond, Virginia, they produce the growlers in small batches, never starting the next one until 75% of their inventory is distributed- reducing waste, space and overhead.

Each growler is constructed out of 23 gauge, 304 food grade, single walled stainless steel and goes through a high grade passivation process to eliminate any metallic aftertaste. I'm not sure what all that means but the message is clear - this is a high quality growler to help you savor your favorite craft beer.

I personally love the clean, minimal look of the bottles, available in ten bright, attractive colors. If you have a beer afficionado in your household, click here to have one delivered to your mailbox. It fits quite nicely...

I love a good looking shirt, especially on a tiny tot. Atlantan, Kim Woods does too, which is why she has created willaby, a clothing and accessories line with a modern touch. Kim, "I believe in dressing children in a way that is simple and quiet, yet current. I think that small people deserve demure prints and streamlined design."

Kim has been sewing and designing since she was 12 years old and loves executing everything at willaby from concept and design to overseeing all the local production. As comfort is paramount, all of the pieces are made with 100% natural fibers and meant to be versatile and unisex, which I really love. The dotted and checkered bloomers are just the sweetest....

Kim finds inspiration through a myriad of experiences. As she shared, "I tend to look at vintage baby clothing and old family pictures. Both of my parents come from farming families. And although I'm not sure if it's apparent in the designs, I often think about those homemade, simple, functional pieces of clothing they wore as kids. At the same time, I love Japanese design and I think that influences me as well."

Check out the entirety of Kim's shop, here. And if you live in Georgia, Kim now sells at six fantastic kid shops that you'll want to visit if you have a child- or need a gift. Kim is also teaching a Sewing Craft Camp in Atlanta next month, which is a really incredible idea. Find out more, here.

I always like to think of names other than my own that would be cool to have. Like Nannie Inez, how fun a name is that? Turns out it's a shop in Austin, Texas that's filled with home decor finds as colorful, worldly and stylish as only a name like that could conjure.

Co-owners, Deeyn Rhodes and Lonzo Jackson (great names too) travel the world in search of items that, as they say, "promote design as a playful tool of expression, no matter the price point." The handsome Horween leather magazine rack is via Makr of Winter Park, Florida.

This mint colored cart is so Nannie Inez! I love this fresh and fab rolling cart that works just as well as a side table, nightstand or bar cart. It was designed by Simon Legald in collaboration with Normann Copenhagen of Denmark.

The lovely gradient glass and carafe are truly mini pieces of art and the Wolfum Triangle Tray, made from Baltic Birch has my heart. As stated on their site, "Use as a serving tray, or as a lovely base to style your bits and bobs." How do you say no to bits and bobs? Oh Nannie...

Each item has function and flair. I personally love the laptop brush made of horsehair. My keyboard would be a better keyboard with this brush...

Last but not least, I'm a bit obsessed with these notebooks that make me want to get out my coloring markers and produce a fashionable man in seconds. This is the kind of nonsensical thing that makes me truly happy. That, and changing my name to Nannie Inez.

I'm always impressed by a well dressed man. So when I saw these handsome cuff links by Dean Olaya of Block and Hammer in Atlanta, I was an instant fan. They add that nice final touch to a manicured outfit.

Dean runs this shop along with his girlfriend, Lauren Miller out of their home office in the Grant Park section of Atlanta. They started the shop after a need for a fashionable pet tag and without any luck, Dean decided to make the tag himself. (they no longer sell pet tags but check out Fetching Tags if you're in the market for one) The Block and Hammer shop now offers a variety of manly accessories, including three styles of cuff links. The first two are aluminum or copper. As Dean has mastered the art of stamping with a 'block and hammer,' either style can be personalized with initals, an icon or short phrase.

Their third style of cuff links may be my favorite. Each of these sets of wooden cuff links are one of a kind, finished by hand, offered in walnut, shedua, cherry or oak. Dean, "I love spalted wood varieties because each piece is so unique and has so much character."

I like Dean and Lauren's passion to create stylish, affordable accessories for the modern man. As Dean shared, "They hit a reasonable price point that makes them easy for gifting and won't hurt your wallet." Check out the Block and Hammer shop to see all the manly offerings which include tie clips, collar stays and luggage tags.